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EY54 HPZ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

303,369 mi
Last recorded303,369 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 HPZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 303,369 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f-o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2019 303,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f-o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f-o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2017 165,829 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexes perished and cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads appear lower than other side (3.5.1g)

Sill covers fitted engine and body undershileds fitted

Fail 27 Dec 2017 165,829 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexes perished and cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads appear lower than other side (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Sill covers fitted engine and body undershileds fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 151,378 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 141,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 141,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 133,374 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 122,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 111,036 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 99,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 99,066 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 88,575 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 88,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 76,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,887 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,433 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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EY54 HPZ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,797 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY54 HPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EY54 HPZ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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